Kelwan Gaon - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal
Kelwan Gaon is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 53 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Manjgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelwan Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelwan Gaon is 044329. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.73 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Kelwan Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kelwan Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Kelwan Gaon village had a total population of 130 people, including 68 males and 62 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.50%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 72.22%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 130 | 68 | 62 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 99 | 60 | 39 |
| Illiterate Population | 31 | 8 | 23 |
Nearby Villages of Kelwan Gaon
Kelwan Gaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kelwan Gaon
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kelwan Gaon.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Kelwan Gaon is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kelwan Gaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kelwan Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kelwan Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kelwan Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kelwan Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kelwan Gaon
Where is Kelwan Gaon located?
Kelwan Gaon village is located in Dhanaulti Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Kelwan Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Kelwan Gaon is Manjgaon.
What is the pincode of Kelwan Gaon?
The pincode of Kelwan Gaon is 249180.
What is the population of Kelwan Gaon?
Kelwan Gaon had a total population of 130, including 68 males and 62 females.
How many households are there in Kelwan Gaon?
Kelwan Gaon had 25 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kelwan Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kelwan Gaon was 82.50%. Male literacy was 90.91% and female literacy was 72.22%.